Located in the old "Hard Times." #IYKYK Sat at the bar and had a good experience. Zach was amazing! Shout out to him! I ordered the happy hour margarita. It was well made but for $10, kinda steep and in a small glass. Wasn't super hungry so I got the korean bbq wings (comes in 6) with a side of ranch and they were tasty. I love all the terp decor! I'm biased I know. My only real "issue" was the price of the cocktail. It won't stop me from visiting again. read more

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I've been finding myself here a lot lately -- happy hour is one thing, but late night happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays? Come on. It's close to home, and when I don't have anything to do, I find myself here. But it's just not the menu selections. Especially on Saturdays, Nelson is the bartender, and he's friendly, welcoming, and handles a full bar very well. And the playlist is always on point when he's bartending. I've heard a surprising amount of dancehall & reggae that I can't help but appreciate when he's there. By the way, you must try the chili nachos and onion rings. Those things are addictive -- and everything is delightfully affordable. Sometimes it's crowded, sometimes it isn't... but based on how I enjoy everything, it should be. And if you're a University of Maryland alumnus or even a fan, you will enjoy the vibe there. There is Terp swag and decor everywhere. They did a fantastic job taking over the space that used to be Hard Times Cafe. And when the weather is nice, they have a spacious patio. With this bar / restaurant, Home Depot, a board game store, and a comic book store all within walking distance of each other, I can't really ask for me, haha. And it's right off of exit 25... so convenient! read more

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When I first moved to the area to my apartment down the road from here this spot sat dormant. There was a sign on the door that this would reopen eventually, but with no clear date as to when it would reopen. Recently, while in this plaza I noticed that it was finally back open and I had made a mental note to give it a try. With as much as I frequent this plaza I knew it would happen sooner or later. Well, it finally happened. I had come to go to the stores and decided I would have an early lunch. I showed up shortly after they opened for the day and ventured in. This is your typical sports bar in a college town. High and low tables fill the floorspace with a bar as well for seating. Sports items for Maryland kind of dot the walls in between the many televisions that have on various sporting events. I am assuming a great place to catch a game when you have that urge. Walked in and was greeted right away. Taken to a table and had a menu in hand. Within seconds my server was there to take my drink order. I had to ask what they offered as I did not see it on the menu or had time to glance it over before the quick service. After hearing what was offered I went with a Dr. Pepper and then started browsing the menu. My server returned to inform me they were out of Dr. Pepper. I then went with a Sprite and a glass of water. I had also decided to order an appetizer and went with the onion rings Beer Battered Onion Rings. Server was off again and I was able to take in the rest of the menu. I went over this several times and finally decided on an item. I went with their Turkey Burger and just kind of sat there taking in the space until the onion rings showed up. When the onion rings arrived at the table I was surprised by the size of them. Bigger is better and these were quite possibly the biggest onion rings I have ever gotten. It basically looked like the cut the onion in half, removed the ends and left them at that size. They were hefty, but so damned tasty. They were fresh upon arrival and I wanted to dive in without burning my hands. I tried the knife and fork route here, but that just hindered eating them. They come served with ketchup and their house-made rosemary garlic aioli. At first I had no idea what the aioli was and just liked it, I had to go back to the menu to see what was in it. After downing a few onion rings my turkey burger arrived. The burger looked massive. With it being eight ounces there was a perfect meat to bun ratio going on. This thing is topped with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, and their pesto aioli. The flavors melded together just fine, but if you tasted the meat by itself, it was kind of bland. Juicy, but lacking flavor in my opinion. But, when paired with the mozzarella and aioli, the flavor was right there. Fries, however, were lacking. Your basic frozen fry, looking like the ones you can get at Denny's. I overestimated when I ordered and had to ask for a to-go box for what remained of my meal. I can see this place being a go-to spot when I'm in this plaza and am looking for a sit down meal. read more

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I first tried Terrapin Station as a part of a Yelp event but have been back with my daughter three times now. On our first visit, my daughter fell in love. She loves the set up, food, and even has a favorite waitress. I've experienced their happy hour deals and tried a few items on the menu. My favorite item is the Terrapin Burger and I liked their wings. My daughter loves the burgers too. The Inside is decorated like a traditional sports bar but it has a family friendly atmosphere. I have always gotten great service when visiting and I will definitely return. read more

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I came here a while ago and dont remember if I reviewed it..i know at the time it was a good experience... I came back..Service is Super !!! Burger may be the best burger on this side of town... Will def come back... read more

What a great "neighborhood bar/restaurant ". Great selection of food. Pleasant/friendly/efficient waitress. We got appetizers, side salads, and burgers. All were very flavorful and delicious. The side salads were HUGE and fresh. PRETZELS AND BEER CHEESE is a must have. Various burgers were all spot on. Oh and make sure you leave some room for dessert. Omg! FRIED OREOS W/ VANILLA ICE CREAM to die for. Definitely will be back again. read more

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I came right at opening and was not disappointed. Without a doubt one of the best burgers I've had in quite some time. burger made perfectly. I ordered the following: Smokey blue w/ egg: 10/10 amazing! Thick patty (pause) cooked perfectly. Fresh toppings. Egg was medium like requested. Blue cheese complimented the burger well. A definite try and will do again. Steamed Veggies: 8/10 nice seasonings, I wish carrots were a tad bit softer read more

Great causal dinner spot! We stopped in for a weeknight dinner after a Costco Run. I ordered the classic burger with a Caesar salad and deviled eggs as our appetizer. All of the food was delicious. The burgers are the star items, but the deviled eggs have crab and old bay so definitely get them. I was also pleasantly surprised by the salad, I loved the dressing and big chunks of cheese. Our server was friendly but they seemed a little busy, maybe a little short staffed. We received the appetizer after the entrees, and we didn't get a water refill until almost the end of the meal. We were not in a rush or anything so not a big deal, I'll certainly be back! read more

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We stopped in for burgers on a Sunday night. Happy hour is all day on Sunday so we ordered drinks and apps off of that. We tried the chili nachos which were good. My wife had a crab cake sandwich for dinner while the rest of us got burgers ( including one veggie burger). The burgers were ok, not bad , but nothing special. Service was really spotty with everyone getting the wrong entrees, particularly annoying for the vegetarian in the family. Long waits to get water glasses refilled and a very European wait for the bill which came only after we asked for it and 10-15 minutes after everyone finished eating. read more

Yelp did not lead us astray! We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress was soon taking drink orders. We had a few minutes while waiting for our food to look around. The place was busy! It had a sports bar feel. Our food was amazing! I hate ordering a burger my usual medium rare, only to have it come out well done. My burger was incredible! Flavorful, and juicy, and perfectly cooked. The bacon was thick cut, crispy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved this place, and wished we could have come back for a second visit. read more

We started with Beer cheese & pretzels along with Deviled Eggs (without crab) still very flavorful. They had No cucumber for signature drink which I was disappointed. But my drink was good. My sister had the lamb chops while I had the chili dog. We loved the vibe, service and food so it is on our list to return. read more

We've been living in the area for years and I've been shopping in this shopping center since moving here. We finally decided to try this place out and I'M SO GLAD WE DID!!! The customer service was friendly and helpful. The establishment was clean and atmosphere was nice. The food was delicious. I had the Steak and Cheese with Onion Rings and a side of Calamari. My husband had the Bacon Cheddar Burger with Fries. We will be back in the near future. I recommend. *Husband's food not pictured* read more

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I went to the restaurant the other night for a Yelp Event. I decided to go back again for lunch because the food from the event was good. I ordered a Turkey Burger with fries. Both were good. The sauce that comes on the burger was ok. I got the sauce on the side. The service was good. I ordered my food over the phone. When I got there, it was ready. The inside of the place is very nice. It's like a sports bar and restaurant. It have UMD decorations. They also have tvs and a bar. read more

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These burgers are the real deal. We asked before we ordered whether they were hand formed or from patties, the server looked at us like it was an insult. Three different cuts of meat (I don't remember what), but you taste the quality. Hubby and I got a Terrapin Burger and The Dip (which is a burger, not a French dip sandwich). So good. It is giving our favorite burger spot (also local) a run for the money. The fries were really good too. The onion rings were not our favorite- fried hard - so we'll pass on those next time, and there will be a next time. read more

Terrapin Station - Terrapin Burger and The Dip - Brewpubs Near Me - College Park, Maryland

We ended up going 3 nights in a row while visiting from TN! Great service! Great food! Calamari, onion rings, crab cake sandwich and bison burger were all delicious! Highly recommended! read more

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On our way home and decided to try out this new spot. The food was delicious!! Service was friendly and quick. We tried their deviled eggs which were great! We devoured them before I remembered to take a picture. For our meals, we ordered the Chicken and Cheese which is their version of the Philly chicken cheesesteak. It was really good!! We also had the Terrapin Burger which was their mushroom Swiss burger. Also delicious. Fries are super crispy.. all in all great experience. Will definitely be back. read more

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Awesome place to watch sports. Great energy. Retired NFL players come regularly to watch the games. The fish and lamb chops hit every time. Plenty of parking and great wait staff. read more

When I saw that the late lamented Hard Times had been replaced by a place with a similar menu, I had to try it out. TL;DR I was underwhelmed. The only notable change to the interior was the absence of the jukebox. The alarms I heard going off turned out to be automated cookers. I ordered the Classic burger ($17). The taste of the curated beef did not impress me, and it was definitely cooked beyond the requested medium rare. The toppings didn't add much to the flavor. And you have to ask if you want lettuce and tomato. Obviously, they are not parrotheads, even though they got the Heinz 57 right. My expectations for the fries might have been set too high by just having watched America's Test Kitchen make a batch, but these did not impress. Crisp but not browned, little flavor. Maybe they need to check the settings on that robot? Courteous service, clean restrooms, lots of TV screens. Food needs work. I can get a better burger for the money. Just OK. read more

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Three things here absolutely worth getting again and again. The beer cheese with the pretzel logs could make a shoe taste good. Give me a freakin gallon! The burgers are huge and moist! One of the best burgers I've had in a while. I can recommend the Terrapin Burger and it comes with the crispiest fries I've had in a while! Service was friendly and often. My water never was empty! Definitely a great place to hang out with family or friends whether you're there to watch a game or not. read more

We had their classic burger and they were delicious. Awesome selection of draft beers. And the Happy Hour prices for draft beers can't be beat. Manager Sedai and bartender Gabby were lovely. read more

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Had a fantastic lunch on the patio. The mushroom Swiss burger was fantastic. Our server Corey was outstanding and a lot of fun. Will definitely be back. read more

Notable thing he is service. Then good food. Apps very good. Service on - you never look for food or drink - it's just full all the time. Lunch good. Fried Oreos for dessert - excellent end to our experience. Thank you! read more

Great service & love the sports bar & comfort food! We had been curious about this place which took over the old chili spot that we used to go to. We went to Terrapin Station the other night after digging ourselves out of the snow. First impression: love, love the makeover inside. It's bright, clean, spacious & inviting & the UMD sports theme was terrific. There are SO many TVs inside--this place should be great for game days. & most importantly, the service & food was top notch. My burger was cooked exactly to medium well & it was hands down the best burger that I've eaten in a very long time. The thick cut fries & onion rings were also delicious--no frozen, pre-packaged Cisco food here. Great happy hour deals & daily specials. We're definitely coming back! What a great addition to this area! read more

This is my go to Sports Bar for Fish and Chips. They are simply the best here and I have tried them at many restaurants in many states. Accompanied by a wonderful remoulade sauce, perfect fries, and a large tasty bowl of coleslaw. Portions are very generous. A real bargain price to boot. Wait staff are always quite nice. read more

Delicious Caesar salad WITH ANCHOVIES. . Great atmosphere bartender Nelson was great. read more

We held a family birthday dinner and were set up in a party room reserved for ten of us. The waitress's food recommendations were spot on and everything was delicious. It was a great place to celebrate with family! read more

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Decent spot to watch sports. Good amount of TV. Will come back & try the food. Thursday crowd was not bad.

The food was good. We ordered hot dogs and they were yummy. The drinks the waiter suggested was great. Nice casual dining experience at a sport bar. read more

There was very bad costumer service and food was very bad. I accidentally dropped my phone and the server said "Jesus Christ". I found this super offensive and a server should not say this. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and the tortilla was slimy. My friend got chicken Alfredo and it was watery. Overall our experience was very bad and we would never come back again. Also my friend asked for a quesadilla and they said they had to put chicken in it and could not go without it. Ambiance read more

We do miss Hard Times, but Terrapin Station is doing its best to fill the void. It's a local place with good food and a good vibe. Our service was good, too. read more

Instagram brought me in. I ordered a burger months ago right when they first opened. I remember it being super salty. So salty that I would not go back. read more

We had a chicken quesadilla and a Terrapin Burger it was delicious! This bar exceeds expectations and I was very surprised with how good the food is in a desolate area for restaurant scenes. We loved it. read more

Wonderful food and casual dining experience. We were looking for something better than fast food and this hit the spot! Had a great Cheesesteak. Wife had an excellent salad! If you're at Ikea, make the quick jump to terrapin station for some good food! read more

Great food, super friendly service and awesome cocktails. Don't be fooled if it looks like it's closed. Fortunately they had a sign outside stating they were open. Nelson made the best Margaritas we've had in a long time while we've been traveling in an RV for a year. We're from AZ so we're pretty particular with our Margs! We'll be back even though we like to try different places when we are in a new place. You can't go wrong with a place similar to "Cheers"! read more

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The fish and chips were great and plentiful but the batter fell off the onion rings. Still good. Can't beat the Happy Hour prices. Service was attentive, maybe too much so. We like to linger over drinks and food without server checking on us every couple minutes. All in all nice place and food/drinks; we'll be back. read more

We're in town for a hockey tournament and looking for a place in between games to eat and watch some college football. Terrapin Station fit the bill perfectly and then some. We each got burgers (bacon/cheddar and the Terrapin Burger), which were fabulous. Service was outstanding. If we were locals, we'd be regulars:) read more

This place is great. The service is wonderful; food and drink is very good. I don't understand how this establishment could get any less than 4 stars. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back. read more

The food options are much better and higher quality than I expected from a sports bar. Including some incredible desserts. The staff is fantastic. Friendly and attentive. I've visited the restaurant four times in the last month and it is now my Go-To. read more

Had the steak sandwich, spiked strawberry milkshake, and carrot cake. Everything was delicious, great potion sizes and food was quick. Corey our waiter was awesome! Definitely will come back to try other menu items. read more

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What a gem! We stopped on a car ride and are so glad we did. We ordered burgers, a steak sandwich and chicken tenders and all the food was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The service was fabulous and Alejandro was warm and attentive throughout our entire visit. We look forward to coming again next time we are in the area. read more